HELP: What's the best way perform an exorcism on someone who has left Jesus Christ for a life of casual sin?

Question

Hello,
I currently hold a leadership position in my college's Christian organization. One of our members hasn't been attending meetings, lately, I think he is living a life of sin right now because I have heard he is going to parties and engaging in hook-ups with various women around campus.

We miss having him around and feel offended that he has left Jesus. So I was wondering if I could get advice from the Christians on here about what the best way to perform an exorcism is? Do you need any special supplies, or does it require a certain number of people. Also, how can I make sure that Satan has left the body?

Thanks!

Answer 1

This has got to be a joke. If not, I suggest you get a life that involves working on your own behavior and not that of your neighbor.

Answer 2

I could tell you how to perform one. Pay no attention to my avatar or email address. However your questions really tell me a lot about yourself and raises some questions.

1. How do you know for sure (with out assuming) this person was possessed by Satan?

2. You are acting on 2nd had information. Have you communicated with this person directly?

3. Why do you feel offended? Is this some shepherding movement where leaders lord over others? (just a question)

If an exorcism is needed., I would suggest you do not attempt to perform one. You will either end up looking silly or have an experience you may well regret. If you attempt an exorcism and hear the words "Jesus I know and Paul I know but who are you?" Run as fast as you can.!!!!

It seems this is really about you as a leader. Perhaps its your first time in leadership and you are having a problem with a person leaving. One thing all leaders need to know and understand is people will come and people will leave. If a person is unable to deal with that fact, then the need to get out of leadership.

Answer 3

I don't really think going to parties is a HORRIBLE thing to do, but "hook-ups" are a lot worse, and I can understand your concern. I don't mean to offend you, but maybe he's just having fun. I go to parties all the time (I'm in high school), but I've never done anything BAD at any party (never drank alcohol or had sex). Maybe an exorcism is maybe a bit TOO extreme! =) Anyway, you've HEARD that he's been doing this stuff, you haven't witnessed it yourself. Make sure you KNOW FOR SURE that he's doing this before you judge (people shouldn't judge others anyway). This guy can also make his OWN decisions (even if they're not "right") and live his OWN life. Life is too, too, too short, so live it up like every day is your very last! I'm sure he might be thinking that as well. You can try to talk to him, but don't overreact and try to control HIS life. That might make the friendship between you guys worse and you don't want that! With all due respect, an exorcism is blowing it WAY out of proportion. Just try to talk to him. Hope I helped! Good Luck!

Answer 4

If you are a Christian organization leader, then you ought to know better than to rely on "exorcism". All you can do is pray and hope that the young man in question is willing to renounce his sinful ways and come back to God.
And listening to gossip is a sin in itself. Do you know for a fact this man is doing these things? And feeling "offended" that he left Jesus isnot a Christian reaction. Feeling sad or diappointed, yes. Offended - no. Sounds like you're really offended that he left your leadership. You shuld look into your own problems and pray for yourself as well as this other person. None of us is perfect, but you don't have the power to change anyone else - only God does, and you can seek that through prayer.

Answer 5

You are lying, if you held a leadership position in a college Christian organization you'd already know lay people don't perform exorcisms. You'd also already know that merely straying from the fold does not mean the person is possessed with satan.

There is so much wrong with what you said that it just screams "liar" from every sentence, because it is obvious to everyone that you are definately not someone in a position of leadership.

Answer 6

if you are really telling the tru about being a leader...then you should resign....for one thing you do not perform an exorcism on a common sinner.... only one who is verifiably possessed by the devil...if you were truly a student of the bible you would know that...and you do not do anything against anyone's will....you should not that too.

you sound dangerous... so leave the person alone.... the only requirement for an exorcism is the infilling of the Holy Spirit by the one doing the deliverance...you do not use material supplies...it is a spiritual deliverance...not a material one.

if someone is really possessed by the devil.. you will know it... and if satan leaves him, you will know that too.

you do not sound qualified to handle your complaint about this person.

Answer 7

Yes, you need supplies. Well one, and a bunch of people to help. All you need is a one size fits all pair of gloves with rubber grips for added gripping power. Then each of you take turns with the gloves, and while the rest of the group holds one member down, pull the sticks out of your @ss. It's college, trying going to a couple parties, hooking up, and having some fun.

Sorry about the sarcasm, I just assume this is a sarcastic question as well. If it isn't, then, well, try it. It may work.

Answer 8

An exorcism!!! Pray for the Holy Spirit to work in him. Be the shining example of Christ in his life, try do to it most often without words. Pray for him, because you do not know which path he has been put on? Until you understand where he is to go, you can't help him get there.

Answer 9

Do not even attempt to perform an excorcism on anyone. You are not knowledgeable in this field. There are rules to go by, and they must be adhered to, and everyone involved in this, has to be living right with God in obedience, or the demons in that other person will come to you and its not a place to go to. If you want to pray for them, you can. praying with them and for them, Go to a pastor, tell them what you say here. and let a professional pastor that knows about this stuff take care of somethng like this. And just becasue a person is sinning doesnt mean they are poesssed. Demons go after all of us all the time, and we either hear them or hear God. Wether we know it or not, there is a 24/7 365 spirutal warefare battle going on for us all. But, actual poession is where they ahve totally taken over, and thats very different. Only a few know how to truly handle this one. There is a man with shatteredmen ministries that knows this stuff. contact him , and he will lead you to truth. if you want his e mail, contact me, and I will give it to you. Very knowledgeable in this area, and even in just helping someone. But, remember you cant force anyone. all you can do is live truth yourself and speak truthly boldly, but in love. Jesus is coming soon, and we dont have time to tiptoe with the gospel. Press on with Jesus.

Answer 10

Don't perform an exorcism,join your friend.The only people living a life of sin are those that tell others how to act.You aren't a messenger of god,you're a control freak.